
274. Zawda: Rising from Lebanon's ashes
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast
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Navigating Financial Crisis through Bitcoin
This chapter recounts a personal journey through the financial crisis in Lebanon, highlighting the impact of bank closures and currency devaluation on savings. It explores the author's late 2019 investment in Bitcoin as a response to economic turmoil and the psychological barriers individuals face in embracing alternative currencies. The discussion also delves into societal reliance on traditional banking systems and the challenges of educating people about decentralized finance.
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